Each group will individually help one another gather information from the Internet and the school's online databases. You will be given class time to discuss the information you gather. You will also be given time to post and edit your information on the Wiki. You can also post and edit at home any time if you have Internet access.
The material you compile on your topic should be comprehensive, well thought out and researched. It should also be as concise as possible. Begin searching the Internet and the school databases for information, videos (if applicable), and photos. Add to your page whatever you find. It should not be copied and pasted onto your Wiki page! You should read the information you find and summarize it on your page! You will edit substantially later, so don't worry if, initially, you have too much information.
Your classmates will be reading what you compile, so they are relying on you to give them the information they need to learn about your topic. Make sure the information is correct. Do your best to spell everything correctly and follow the conventions of standard English, such as using complete sentences, watching subject-verb agreement, and avoiding short cut language (such as that which you use when texting).
Evaluation
I’ll expect high quality work and will be grading it according to the following rubrics:
Research information Information presented from research is vague and inadequate. (0-1 point) Information presented from research is appropriate but needs significant revision. (2-4 points) Information presented from research is appropriate and adequate. (5-7 points) Information presented from research is appropriate, specific, and used in a creative manner. (8-10 points) Wide use of research materials Completed research is inadequate to properly complete the task. (0-5 points) Completed research shows a small sample of the information available on the topic. (6-10 points) Completed research covers topic, but not in a thorough manner. (11-15 points) Completed research is diverse and wide-ranging, covering multiple aspects of the topic. (16-20 points) Application and organization of research Research presented in an unprepared, haphazard manner. (0-5 points) Research presented fairly well, but doesn’t complete all requirements for each group role. (6-10 points) Research presented in organized fashion and all requirements for each group role are completed. (11-15 points) Research presented in organized, creative, interesting manner. All requirements are met and presentation suits the material and audience. (16-20)
Procedures
Each group will individually help one another gather information from the Internet and the school's online databases. You will be given class time to discuss the information you gather. You will also be given time to post and edit your information on the Wiki. You can also post and edit at home any time if you have Internet access.
The material you compile on your topic should be comprehensive, well thought out and researched. It should also be as concise as possible. Begin searching the Internet and the school databases for information, videos (if applicable), and photos. Add to your page whatever you find. It should not be copied and pasted onto your Wiki page! You should read the information you find and summarize it on your page! You will edit substantially later, so don't worry if, initially, you have too much information.
Your classmates will be reading what you compile, so they are relying on you to give them the information they need to learn about your topic. Make sure the information is correct. Do your best to spell everything correctly and follow the conventions of standard English, such as using complete sentences, watching subject-verb agreement, and avoiding short cut language (such as that which you use when texting).
Evaluation
I’ll expect high quality work and will be grading it according to the following rubrics:
Research information
Information presented from research is vague and inadequate.
(0-1 point)
Information presented from research is appropriate but needs significant revision.
(2-4 points)
Information presented from research is appropriate and adequate.
(5-7 points)
Information presented from research is appropriate, specific, and used in a creative manner.
(8-10 points)
Wide use of research materials
Completed research is inadequate to properly complete the task.
(0-5 points)
Completed research shows a small sample of the information available on the topic.
(6-10 points)
Completed research covers topic, but not in a thorough manner.
(11-15 points)
Completed research is diverse and wide-ranging, covering multiple aspects of the topic.
(16-20 points)
Application and organization of research
Research presented in an unprepared, haphazard manner.
(0-5 points)
Research presented fairly well, but doesn’t complete all requirements for each group role.
(6-10 points)
Research presented in organized fashion and all requirements for each group role are completed.
(11-15 points)
Research presented in organized, creative, interesting manner. All requirements are met and presentation suits the material and audience.
(16-20)